Live Webinars
Presenter: Gregg Helvey, DDS, CDT
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
7:00 p.m. ET (6:00 p.m. CT • 5:00 p.m. MT • 4:00 p.m. PT)
Provider: AEGIS Publications, LLC
Commercial Supporter: HALEON
COST: $0.00
CDE CREDITS: 1 Live/Interactive
DESCRIPTION:
Xerostomia, commonly known as dry mouth, refers to the condition of oral dryness that occurs when the salivary glands don’t produce enough saliva. It can be caused by various factors. This webinar covers the basics of xerostomia, including treatment modalities, which can range from lozenges to acupuncture.
Learning Objectives
- Discuss the causes of dry mouth, including medical conditions, the side effects of pharmacological treatments and cancer therapies, and aging.
- Describe the physiological effects of dry mouth.
- List various treatment options and the pros and cons of each.
Presenter: John Roberson, DMD and Jay B. Reznick, DMD, MD
Thursday, December 12, 2024
7:00 p.m. ET (6:00 p.m. CT • 5:00 p.m. MT • 4:00 p.m. PT)
Provider: AEGIS Publications, LLC
Commercial Supporter: Vesper Institute
COST: $0.00
CDE CREDITS: 0.5 Live/Interactive
DESCRIPTION:
IV sedation dentistry is valuable approach that can help engage patients who may be hesitant to seek dental care. This webinar offers insights on how IV sedation enhances both clinical outcomes and the overall patient experience. The session tackles common fears, misconceptions, and challenges dentists face regarding IV sedation. Discover how incorporating this technique can lead to a more rewarding and profitable practice for dental professionals.
Learning Objectives
- Describe how intravenous moderate sedation can be implemented in a real-life dental setting.
- Explain how integrating moderate IV sedation into a dental practice can help the practice grow, aid in the successful delivery of clinical care, and improve the overall patient experience.
- Discuss the safety of moderate IV sedation when practiced correctly.
Presenter: Raymond Dionne, DDS, PhD; Nisha Ganesh, DDS; Sharon Gordon, DDS
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
7:00 p.m. ET (6:00 p.m. CT • 5:00 p.m. MT • 4:00 p.m. PT)
Provider: AEGIS Publications, LLC
Commercial Supporter: HALEON
COST: $0.00
CDE CREDITS: 1 Live/Interactive
DESCRIPTION:
Many factors can cause dentin hypersensitivity, and addressing the condition in individual patients often presents challenges. This webinar examines how dentinal hypersensitivity is optimally managed in dental practice by individualizing treatment to alleviate symptoms with mechanism-based therapeutic strategies that balance clinical efficacy and potential risks.
Learning Objectives
- List the mechanisms that produce discomfort and pain due to dentin hypersensitivity.
- Discuss the various methods that are used to treat dentin hypersensitivity.
- Explain how to manage dentin hypersensitivity at the level of the individual patient by balancing interventions with potential risks.
Presenter: Ann Wei, DDS
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
7:00 p.m. ET (6:00 p.m. CT • 5:00 p.m. MT • 4:00 p.m. PT)
Provider: AEGIS Publications, LLC
Commercial Supporter: DEXIS
COST: $0.00
CDE CREDITS: 1 Live/Interactive
DESCRIPTION:
Intraoral scanning simplifies the clinical process, improves clinician productivity, and helps in treatment planning and patient acceptance. Using real-world clinical scenarios, this webinar explains how to seamlessly integrate intraoral scanners into your workflow.
Learning Objectives
- List the benefits of intraoral scanning as a tool for diagnostics and case planning for both teeth and implants.
- Explain intraoral scanning best practices and troubleshooting tips.
- Discuss the components of a comprehensive CAD-CAM environment and how each component enhances patient care.
Presenter: Christopher M. Minke, BS, DMD, MS, FACP
Thursday, December 19, 2024
7:00 p.m. ET (6:00 p.m. CT • 5:00 p.m. MT • 4:00 p.m. PT)
Provider: AEGIS Publications, LLC
Commercial Supporter: HALEON
COST: $0.00
CDE CREDITS: 1 Live/Interactive
DESCRIPTION:
Historically, complete denture therapy has provided clinically acceptable results, however, advances in digital technology have provided new treatment fabrication methods and restorative choices. This presentation will cover the key essential ingredients to the success of digitally fabricated dentures and several fabrication methods to achieve it.
Learning Objectives
- Describe fundamentals of digitally fabricated dentures compared to analog dentures.
- Discuss the conversion opportunities between conventional and digital fabrication.
- Describe scanning of digital workflow steps.
Presenter: Irina Dragan, DMD, DDS, MS; David Alexander, BDS, MSc, DDPH; Amy Morgan, BFA
Thursday, December 19, 2024
7:00 p.m. ET (6:00 p.m. CT • 5:00 p.m. MT • 4:00 p.m. PT)
Provider: AEGIS Publications, LLC
Commercial Supporter: Spear Education
COST: $0.00
CDE CREDITS: 1 Live/Interactive
DESCRIPTION:
Join hosts Irina Dragan and David Alexander along with their guest, Amy Morgan, VP of Practice Growth Strategies at Spear Education, for a lively discussion of the challenges and success paths to creating or bolstering a successful dental practice in 2025. The last Complex Cases broadcast of the year promises to be brimming with insights to jumpstart your post-holiday practice management approach!
Learning Objectives
- Describe the challenges facing dental practices in the 2025 hiring landscape.
- Review key strategies to screen, select, and hire members of the dental team to create an optimized practice environment.
- Discuss ways to retain key employees to ensure the continuity and growth of the practice for years to come.